Humpday Tip: 9.3.08

**csimmalavong** · 09-02-08, 10:04 PM

yeah murray has looked good...
i havent gotten the time to watch del potro's matches in this tourny...
all i know is hes one of the hottest, if not the hottest player right now...
but murray looks very impressive.

**csimmalavong** · 09-02-08, 10:08 PM

any way safina loses tomorrow ?

**EaglesPhan36** · 09-02-08, 10:49 PM

Before her last match, I would have said no way in hell. But peep all the drama from before her last match.

Safina Claims Exhaustion: No Fed Cup

Safina withdraws from Fed Cup final vs. Spain

http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/news/story?id=3564053

Dinara Safina ruled herself out of next week's Fed Cup final against Spain because of exhaustion.

Most important quote from the story

The Russian world No. 7, who has endured a grueling schedule since May and reached six finals in her last seven tournaments, had to be persuaded by her coach to take the court on Monday because she was so tired.

At the least, if your books takes +/- games for the match. I'd feel fairly comfortable with Pennetta + about 6 games. Pennetta at +350 or so for maybe half a unit wouldn't be the worst bet I've seen.

**EaglesPhan36** · 09-02-08, 10:52 PM

Also, I may be biased because I've got her as a futures bet - but I think Serena gets it over Venus tomorrow. Revenge for Wimbledon and losing the last couple matches I think the two have played plus a shot at #1.

**csimmalavong** · 09-02-08, 11:33 PM

true...
anyways, how much do you like murray against del potro ?

**single shaker** · 09-03-08, 08:40 AM

Originally posted by EaglesPhan36

Fade Del Potro. Hammer Andy Murray.

i would not go with Murray due to the fact that Del Potro has not lost in ages and around -200 is a little too high against the hottest player on the tour. stay away from me there. but you probably arleady made up your mind.

**EaglesPhan36** · 09-03-08, 09:09 AM

Del Potro is close to being in the same boat as Safina as far as fatigue. He did take off New Haven before this one, but he's been playing almost non-stop for the past month & making finals, etc. This is something he has never done before.

Murray meanwhile is playing I think the best tennis of his career. I think his return game is what gets him through today. Their serves are about even and although Del Potro is long and lanky like Murray, his return game is just a step below & Murray has been the more consistent ball striker in this tournament. Murray also has a chance to equal his best Slam finish with a trip to the quarters. It'll be a war, but I think Murray prevails. This could be a classic 5 setter.

Not as confident in this one as I was with Dementieva & Jankovic yesterday as Dol Potro winning would rank as an upset - but only a mild one.

**EaglesPhan36** · 09-03-08, 02:42 PM

Safina rolls in straights. Guess the fatigue left. Murray-Del Potro coming up!

**Shark79** · 09-03-08, 02:50 PM

took del Potro and hes now down 2-0 on first

But he has shown weakness in 1 set.

**EaglesPhan36** · 09-03-08, 04:54 PM

Great match, but Murray has come through when needed. Still gonna be tough to get that last set.

**EaglesPhan36** · 09-03-08, 05:18 PM

Murray up a break in the 3rd. One of the few times ever I can say I TOLD YOU SO.

Let's go Serena!

**EaglesPhan36** · 09-03-08, 05:39 PM

Wow is Murray ever choking away this 3rd set.

**EaglesPhan36** · 09-03-08, 06:19 PM

Murray is giving this match away break by break. What a moron.

**EaglesPhan36** · 09-03-08, 06:42 PM

Murray finally puts him away in 4!

**EaglesPhan36** · 09-03-08, 10:09 PM

The Williams' sisters put on a great show & my girl Serena gets the straight sets, two tie break win!